My subjects are newsmakers: Actors who have starred in Academy Award-winning movies, Olympic gold medalists, book authors, runway fashion models, titans of business, U.S. Surgeon General, and two astronauts. I am an active member of the Screen Actors Guild - American Federation of Television & Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA), and the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS).

Tuesday, November 13, 2007

Missouri Western State University Commercial

In June of 2006, I was Director of Photography for a commercial directed by Tara, who is based in Los Angeles . The client was Missouri Western State University in St. Joseph, Missouri.

Recently, the university asked for a bit of new footage, so I called my friend Andy for assistance and off we went.

Our first location was the Heartland Regional Medical Center where I made practical and effective use of these nursing students with their teacher. The "patient" is one of my crew.

The photographs look FABULOUS! Thanks so much for being there. I had a much-needed sense of security knowing you were working with Dan Rather that evening, and you captured every single aspect of the event we needed.D.B. – Business Event Client

You were great this morning with your experience and your passion. You are stellar at what you do; I respect your talent and judgment. B.M.

Thank you so much. You definitely live up to your reputation! V. R.

You were absolutely incredible! Thank you for making it all come together today.M.P. - Publicity

You really are the best at what you do, and it is a privilege to be among your subjects.K.M.

These are terrific! I am glad you were there to capture photos. It will be wonderful to share the news through your images.K.V.L. - Magazine Executive Editor

I had so much fun Saturday. Thank you for your kindness and flexibility. One of the best things I like and respect about you is your open and honest (and often humorous) feedback.J.C. - Actor

I can definitely say this the very best coverage we have ever had.M.P. - Event Chair

Thanks, Larry. I had a great time. You really understand me.L.A. - Actress, Model

I put a plea in early for you to have the job. I told the co-chairs you were brilliant!T.D. - Event Coordinator

Thanks, Larry! I had so much fun taking photos with you! You are fabulous and you can take the credit!K.M. - Business Client

Larry, these are stunning! I want to do more fun projects with you!M.T. - Actress, Model

Thank you so much. It is rare to work with someone so helpful and professional. I especially appreciate the time you spent with me consulting on making it the best shoot possible.M.K. - Actor

Thanks! You always do such a great job. Thanks for being so organized and timely.Lauri – Performing Arts Event Client

I want to thank you for your counsel and suggestions. I cannot stop talking about how meeting you at the early stage of an acting career defined the process for us. I am singing your praises to everyone. Meeting someone as giving as you was unexpected, and we are grateful. Thank you for all your advice and kindness.Patsy – Kansas City

You are indeed an artist!D.D. - Actor

Thank you so much for doing my headshots and making it a very comfortable and fun time!K.G. - Actress, Kansas City

Thanks again, Larry. We all had a blast, and the pictures turned out great.J.W.

You make me feel like I am the best model and actress in the world, and that I do everything just right. It is a real pleasure to spend time with you. Thank you for your thoughtfulness, and your excellent work. R.D. - Actress, Print Model

You do an amazing job with our clientele and I truly appreciate that. K.B. - Performing Arts Marketing Executive

WOW Larry - I'm not one to usually like my own pictures but I have to say this is my favorite picture I have had taken! V.R. - Producer

Larry is a master photographer that managed to capture the spirit and personality of the moment(s) and still made all of us look AMAZING!

I am convinced one of the reasons I have been booking work is because of the quality of your work. I will always have my headshots done by you. I am a customer for life. You have always been helpful and prompt. You forever have my business. P.F. - Actor

I've been asked for a photo of me on numerous occasions - to accompany biography's, etc. I still proudly use the headshot you took of me back in 2008, and inevitably it gets feedback of how well it captures me. A.F.S. - Writer, Editor

I appreciate your kindness - and promptness! You're a fabulous photographer, as well as a delightful person, and for certain I look forward to seeing you again. I'm sold on you! J.R.

I wanted to send you a quick note to say thank you once again. The photos adorned each one of my offices in Iraq, Kuwait, and in Afghanistan. The note was a special touch! They will be a lifelong addition to my photo collection. B.W.

Your photographs are always unique, capturing the warmth and mood of the people and event. You gave an overview of the venue and small happenings that aren't normally noticed or remembered. D. M.

Thanks very much, Larry. I'm hearing rave reviews about everything! Thank you for your willingness to stay late to take care of guests' requests. P.D.

Thank you so much Larry for your great pictures! You are one of the elite few photographers that have actually followed through on their promise. J.A.

We enjoyed the shoot, and you are not only the ultimate professional, you make it so much fun. Thank you. We hope to have the pleasure to work with you again. C.C.

Larry: You always take great photos, bringing out the real beauty and quality of your subject. Well done! C.G.

Today was so much fun! You are absolutely delightful and I had a wonderful experience. Thank you for such beautiful pictures. J.C.

Thank you so much for the photo from our event. Your work is impressive and I'm sure my colleagues and family will feel the same when I share this shot with them. H.G.

Narrowing down the great photos! What fun it was...I even like the way I look in some of the photos...quite an accomplishment on your part. There are SO MANY shots that I think are really wonderful. This was so much fun for me to look at pictures with K. who has NEVER liked pictures of himself. I love them and can't wait to have them in a frame and to share with others. K.L.F.

I am so pleased with how the baby pictures turned out!!! I have received several compliments from people! J.S.K.

Larry, you have created such an expansive body of work it's mind boggling. There seems to be no limit to your creativity and every image is a masterpiece. M.L., Editor

Larry is one of the very best photographers I know - love his work, and really enjoy working with him. H.B.

Actually, I really like this and I RARELY like pictures of me. A.S., Ballet Dancer

You photographed John de Lancie? Larry, that is the most awesome thing I've heard all week. Very cool! M.L., Art Director

Thanks so much for a fun morning! I enjoyed working with you, and will pass your name along to friends looking for headshots. S.K., Attorney

Thank you for your hard work this year taking photos at all of our events. We are lucky to have you! J.W.

Thank you for this photo and for your years of wonderful work and support. J.K.B., Executive Director

You are always so kindhearted about the people you've worked with, and that shows a professional and classy heart, Larry! K.T., Actress

Everyone loved your photographs, and it’s always nice to see you. M.C., Director of Development

Thank you so much for helping with this. He deserves to look as wonderful on the website as he does in person, and I knew you would be the one to do that for him. He e-mailed me that he had a great morning with you. T.D.

The shots are great, and there are a number I’m needing to narrow down to make my final selection(s). A.D., Trial Lawyer

The pictures you sent us of the building were gorgeous. We are finally going to have a wonderful portfolio of shots. H.S., Investment Company

Thank you very much Larry. We truly enjoyed having you here, and are looking forward to seeing the photographs.

It's lovely! I seriously love it. A.P., Actress

Thanks, Larry...I still love the pictures you took the best. J.A.S., Historian and Writer

I am in Los Angeles chasing the dream, and have been going to workshops with Casting Directors. Two of the Casting Directors thought the headshot you did for me was, professionally speaking, one of the best headshots they had ever seen. P.F., Actor

You are humble, talented, and nice. We are grateful for your faithfulness, expertise, and friendship! S. S.

You are a very talented photographer...thanks for all you do. K.M.D., Designer

It was nice chatting with you. You take awesome pictures. A.M.

You are such a talented photographer; I have enjoyed your posts. I also was glad to visit with you and learn more about the man behind the lens! K.P.A.

I am so pleased with how the event turned out. Thank you for all your help! B. S. Event Chair

Love it! You're a true professional -- a rare thing these days. K.V.L.

Wow! That is just beautiful! M.P., Corporate Client

The photos of our event are wonderful! R.H., Event Coordinator

Fantastic photo, Mr. Levenson. You are good! D.D.F

As usual, your photo captured her bright and lovely spirit. K.F.

Amazing photo, and thank you for the background story. D.C.

You made this so easy, and made me look good in the finished product. D.M., Actress

Thanks Larry! Love the photo! C.M., Ballet Dancer

Everyone loved your photographs, and it’s always nice to see you. M.C., Director of Development

It was wonderful to have you. I never have to worry about the quality of your work. T.M., Events Organizer

Larry, thank you. That's a great shot. N.T., Milwaukee Ballet

Thanks Larry. This is a great shot! What a wonderful photographer you are! K.C., Colorado Ballet (Denver)

Such a wonderful portrait, which truly captures your love for life! Larry is such a great photographer. Love his work! D.C., Artistic Director

The photos are wonderful! We wouldn’t expect any less from you, and just wanted to let you know we are already receiving a lot of compliments and nice notes. M.C.

LOVE the headshots! Many thanks for making the session fun, and especially for the incredibly fast turnaround. So enjoyed getting to know you. S.B.

Larry is not just a fantastic photographer and incredible supporter of the arts community, he is also a wonderful man. (Thank you. I am blushing.)

"You look like you are 30 years old". Sydney, age 10, my new best friend.

Your story of my doings, with my photograph, is excellent. G.H.L.

I have admired your work in KCStage and other publications for quite a while! L.W., Producer

These photos are great! A.H., Brand Manager

You photograph the most amazing people! Congratulations to you! J.S., Actor

You rock, Larry! Thank you so much for being our "star photographer" on the red carpet today--we SO APPRECIATE you! A.W., Producer

This is amazing. Thank you so much! You are a genius. L.C., Movie Critic

I feel like you're my guardian angel looking out for me and giving me these opps and notices, Larry! So if I hit the ground running, you've been a phenomenal coach and pacer! D.M., Actress

Thank you so much for the wonderful photos! You worked magic. They turned out so well! S.B., Businesswoman

Thank you, Larry, for the photographs. Your support of independent film in this town is amazing. T.D., Director

It was a pleasure having you on-set the past couple of days. Thanks for the pictures. L.G., Producer, Director

Thank you so very much, Larry! It was fun working with you and having you there....you are amazing! C.R.S, Producer

Wonderful shot! Thank you, Larry. C.B., Actor, Writer, Director

We got the pictures and we LOVE them! They are simply fabulous! H.S., Marketing

I love working with you because you make the work on my end so simple - oh, and your photography is gorgeous!!! K.S., Event Chair

Thanks so much for your great work. It's a joy to have someone I can depend on. You are amazing with people and your camera. B.B.M, Executive Assistant

You are magical! H.R.

You are the BEST!! THANK YOU!! M.B., Actress, Television Host

This is very intense and lovely! S.S.

Thank you for being a delight to work with, in addition to taking fantastic photographs, Larry! K.S., Event Chairperson

I thank you for the work you do with the members and at the Country Club. I am so very lucky to have such a talented group of people who support my work here. You are a big part of that. P.S., Director of Catering

It was great to have you involved again. I know the photographs will all be lovely. T.M., Director of Advancement

Thank you for the photograph! It is honestly one of the best I have ever had taken. K.S.

It was great seeing you! Thank you for the lovely photo! M.D., NBC Television Personality

It is always great working with you! You are so professional and talented! M.S.W., Actress

As always, it was great working with you. We have many, many great photos to use for our spread in the magazine. J.W.

Thanks for your help with all these events. The photographs and video look great! D.B., Director of Communications

Larry, you are so creative! Great idea! S.S.

Amazing. L.L., Competitive Dancer

Excellent! Thanks for taking care of us. P.D., Executive Assistant

We wanted to personally thank you for the beautiful photos of our event. Development Team, Non-profit Organization

Larry, I think the photos are amazing! M.P., Event Chairperson

Thank you for not having to take 300 photographs. Every time a photographer takes my picture, they have to take 300 or 500 photographs. You were quick and know what you are doing. Robert Mankoff, Cartoon Editor for The New Yorker Magazine

Fantastic! Thank you. V.S., Executive Director

Larry, you are wonderful!! Thank you so much and I hope we can work together again soon!! I adore you!! I will keep in touch - and you do the same! T.G., Actor, Paralegal

Thank you so much for delivering the photos. You are so talented! S.B.

Thanks for all you do for us! L.H., Organization President

It is always great to see you, Larry, It is wonderful that everyone knows you. T.M.

All the photographs I've seen that you took that night are stunning! R.M., Documentary Maker

Thanks for including me in your photos, Larry. Finally, a good pic of me with full smile. Rare. Very rare indeed. B.B., Actress (HBO series and movies)

Thanks Larry! Love the pic. N.B., Sports Announcer

@larryflevenson took a great photo of Betty the Airplane! "The Roasterie", Owner of a Douglas DC-3

Having you involved ensures the festival guests are treated with respect and dignity, and you allow us to be the fortunate recipient of fantastic photos because of your great work. V.L., Film Festival Director

YOU ARE AWESOME!! M.D.B., Television Personality, Actress

Great shot, Larry! Can't wait to see the rest. C.L., Television Host, Model

Thanks for all you do. You are such a nice man. Also, a great photographer and writer. You notice so many things others might overlook. S.S., Event Patron

Thanks Larry! I appreciate the extra care you took to get the shots. R.D., Actress, New York City

Many thank-you's, Larry. As we have told others, a real pleasure to work with you. J.S.

Thank you so much! These are really great! T.T., Membership Services Coordinator

The photos are beautiful! I can't wait to share them with everyone. Thank you again! M.C., Foundation Development Director

THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! We were just hoping that you would still have the file, so your offer more than exceeded our expectations! S.R.

The photographs are wonderful. You are amazing with your ability to catch the light, and the expressions of your subjects! D.M.

Your presence and photography skills mean so much to us. We appreciate you in a big way! Thank you. C.R.S., D.B., Film Festival Principals

Thank you very much. You take such great pictures! S.S., Executive Secretary, Private Club

Good point. You are so professional! F.M.

So many lives have been blessed by your talents! K.H, Talent Agent, Public Relations Awesome!

Thank you so much. They look awesome. I had a great time working with you. J.L., Actress, Model. Los Angeles

Thank you so much! The pictures are great! Thanks for your help, Larry. J.S.

You have the best energy. L.C., Writer

Thank you so much for attending and taking photos last night. I can’t tell you how much I and the Board appreciate your professionalism, your talent, and your contribution. It was a crazy evening, but every time I had a minute to stop and take a breath, I realized you were somewhere capturing moments and people - you were all over the place! V.L., Event Director

Great to see you, and thanks so much for the photo! B.K., President, Negro Leagues Baseball Museum

Thank you so much for your hard work this week. I know the athletes greatly appreciated it. S.S., National Competitive Swimmer

Thank you for your hard work! It was great having you as part of the team! L.W., Kansas City Fashion Week

I love it! K.R., U. S. National Archives

Your Fashion Week photos are gorgeous. Bravo! L.P., Sarasota, FL

Thank you for your time, expertise, and especially your encouragement. J.W., San Francisco, CA

Your photos are fantastic (you gave us so many!), and really show the full event in all its glory. Thank you so much. We loved working with you. A.L., Executive Director, International Relations Council

There were a number of members who mentioned they were glad you were our photographer. M.R.J., Bank President

Thanks, Larry. You sure know how to show the best in a person. S.B.W.

Your photos are beautiful, as always. M.P., Publicity

I knew we were in good hands with you as our photographer. K.B., Marketing Director

I received the prints today. I love them. R.K., mother of ballet student

Thanks for your fine quality of work once again. It's always a pleasure! R.T., Managing Director

You were the only person who photographed me well! S.B.F.

Thank you so much. I had a great time. I appreciate your professionalism and making me feel very comfortable. A.R., Actor

I wish all business owners were as helpful and forthcoming about their services! Your information is terrific, and just what was needed. Dr. C.D., Conservatory of Music and Dance

You were my first photographer, who could not have been any kinder, more helpful and wonderful to me!! Thanks, Larry, and I hope you are doing fabulously!! XOXO. C.W. Actress

Your photos make me smile. J.R.

Thank you for your amazing work, Larry. It's an honor to have you supporting us with your talent. You're an impressive photographer with impressive credentials. Your humility just makes us love you all the more. S.H., Development, Midwest Innocence Project

I just have ideas - sometimes good, sometimes not - and you make them real. I could never do what you do, and I truly appreciate the way your work captures the essence of ours. J.K.B., Producing Artistic Director, Quality Hill Playhouse.

You were SO wonderful to work with... truly. Thanks for the wonderful photos! K.B., Kansas City Ballet

Thank you so very much for sharing your artistry. As the saying goes, "the devil is in the details", and you had every one of them covered. We also appreciate that you were so flexible with your schedule. You, Amy, and the stage crew were so wonderful to us - Thank you!! T. & L.W., Kansas City Ballet Ball Honorary Chairs

These are awesome!!! I cannot believe how quickly you get these out. Thank you again. I can’t wait for folks to see these. T.J.B., Executive Director

Thank you so much Larry! These are wonderful. See you again soon I’m sure in KC! L.W., Movie Producer / Director

Wow! What wonderful pictures! Thank you so much, Larry. S.R., University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law

You are AMAZING! Thank you so much!! A.R., former publisher

Great headshot, Larry!!! All of these are well-done! A.P.

OH MY GOSH! This just made my day!! K.K., Actor, New York City

Thanks Larry. This shot led to a lot of work over the years. G.L., Actor, Model

Thanks so much, Larry. I am very grateful for your work ethic and continued friendship and support! M.B.H.

This made my day! Thank you for this wonderful headshot, and for all the excellent photos we have done since my younger years with Elite Model Management. Thank you, friend. V.Q., Model

I can still vividly remember this fun day! Larry F. Levenson made me so comfortable - fun music, great space with a talented photographer. E.F., Opera Singer

It was great to see you yesterday. All your pictures are amazing. G.L., Jewelry Artist & Designer

I love, love, love my photobook, and so did everyone else at the luncheon. S.S., Event Chair, Kansas City Symphony League

Thank you for an amazing job Saturday night. It was a pleasure working with you! K.B., Kansas City Ballet

I saw you on the news tonight. I am glad that Harley and I had the chance to meet such an amazing man. Your work is so beautiful. B.H.

The photos are fabulous!! Thanks so much. It was great fun working with you yesterday and all year with Symphony League and Symphony Ball. You make posing for photos fun!! D.D.

Dearest Larry, Wowwwww!!!! Our books are amazing. I have looked at mine dozens of times already. The quality of the pictures and the very kind messages you added are a treasure. You captured every moment of both events so beautifully. It was difficult to chose the favorites. You are not only extremely talented, but such a very truly kind person. I loved working with you and look forward to more events in the future together. With huge gratitude, P.B., Event Chair

Larry is Kansas City's best friend. He knows EVERYONE, and clearly is a master at his craft. C.S.

About Me

If you are looking for an award-winning photographer, let's talk. With decades of experience working with the highest-level clientele, I will offer advice while listening to your needs.
Utilize the link above to peruse my two RESUMES listing projects of which I have proudly been a part.
I am an active member of the Screen Actors Guild - American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA), and The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS).
Because I work with unique clientele, I am available 24 hours each day. How committed am I? "Here’s my card. It has my cell number, my pager number, my home number and my other pager number. I never take vacations, I never get sick and I don’t celebrate any major holidays." • (borrowed from Dwight Schrute, The Office).
I am having too much fun.

Larry F. Levenson is a full-time, professional Kansas City Photographer, Missouri Photographer, Kansas Photographer, Kansas City Event Photographer, Kansas City Headshot Photographer, Kansas City Photojournalist, Kansas City Stills Photographer, Photographer of Small Weddings (the best wedding to have), Screen Actors Guild / American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG - AFTRA) Photographer, National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) Photographer, Studio and On-Location Photographer.

Do you have questions or comments? Please contact me at LarryFLevenson@gmail.com. Thank you!

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